A love letter to the neighbourhood we call home.

 

From the coal seams beneath our feet to the stories passed around kitchen tables, Harewood has always been more than just a place on the map, it's a community with grit, heart, and history. This website was created to celebrate that legacy, share it with the world, and help shape what comes next.

 

Whether you're a lifelong local, a newcomer, or just curious about this little corner of Nanaimo, this site is your window into the past, present, and future of Harewood.

 

We believe that every neighbourhood has a soul – and in Harewood, you can feel it. In the laughter echoing from baseball fields and backyards. In the resilience of our working-class roots. In the stories of loggers, miners, students, and dreamers. And in the memories that live in every photo, every landmark, and every street name.

 

Through articles, photos, interviews, maps, and more, we aim to:

 

• Preserve the history that made Harewood what it is today

• Spotlight the people and places shaping its future

• Support local businesses and artists with promotion and partnerships

• Build a stronger sense of community, one story at a time

 

This is a growing, evolving project, just like Harewood itself. 

 

If you have old photos, memories, tips, or tales to share, we want to hear from you. Harewood belongs to all of us.

 

Thanks for stopping by. Stick around. Let’s make something beautiful together.